# Bus Simulator vs PTS

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bus Simulator at monthly against PTS's every 8 months. Bus Simulator also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 1.6K) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). PTS's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Simulator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PTS sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bus Simulator against 4.5 for PTS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 23K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Bus Simulator's written reviews are positive against 88% of PTS's.

Bus Simulator ships an update monthly, PTS every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Simulator | PTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-evo/id959865119/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pts-coach/id1493053923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) | [SkisoSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/913113371) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-evo/id959865119)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Racing, #154 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience realistic city driving as a bus driver. Choose from various bus types, customize them, and complete routes in diverse global locations. Enjoy career, free-ride, and multiplayer modes with detailed interiors and advanced physics.

**Highlights:** Realistic global maps, Variety of bus types, Bus customization, Career, Free-ride, and Multiplayer modes, Detailed interiors, Bus company management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| 200.000 money + 350 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250.000 money + 450 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 50,000 money! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 200 coins! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 100,000 money! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get this articulated bus now! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get 500 coins! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get this articulated bus now! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get 250,000 money! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 coins! | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic and detailed graphics
- 🚌 Variety of bus models and customization options
- 👍 Immersive driving experience
- 🎨 Ability to customize bus with company logo and name

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Buses and upgrades are very expensive
- 🚦 Sensitive braking system and strict penalties
- 🚗 Unrealistic and aggressive AI traffic behavior
- 🛑 Certain routes locked behind specific bus types

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress and purchases not carrying over between updates
- Crashes and glitches when switching between game modes
- Inconsistent performance and loading issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more cities and countries to drive in
- Introduce a free roam mode with open doors
- Implement a fuel system and refueling stations
- Add more interactive features like wheelchair ramps
- Improve traffic light and stop sign detection


### PTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pts-coach/id1493053923)

Experience the life of a bus driver in this simulation game. Pick up passengers, deliver them to their destinations, and earn money to customize and upgrade your fleet. Enjoy a realistic driving experience with highly detailed and customizable coach buses.

**Highlights:** Realistic coach bus driving, Passenger pick-up and drop-off, Bus customization and upgrades, In-game currency for purchases, Detailed bus models

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $12000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Update 1.2 vehicles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Update 1.3 vehicle | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Update 1.1 vehicles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Update 1.4 vehicles | $1.99 | one-time |
| $30000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Update 1.0 vehicles | $4.99 | one-time |
| $100000 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Realistic simulation
- 💡 Detailed graphics
- 🚌 Wide variety of buses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🚦 Unrealistic AI traffic
- 🔄 Slow acceleration and turning
- 🕰️ Long passenger boarding/deboarding times

**Reported bugs**

- Fuel icon remaining on screen after refueling
- Passengers getting stuck or not boarding properly
- Sudden loss of control and steering issues
- Black screen when entering bus depot

**Requested features**

- Add free mode
- Improve collision avoidance system
- Introduce pedestrians and more dynamic traffic
- Expand map and route options
- Add interior customization and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Simulator free?

Bus Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PTS free?

PTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bus Simulator or PTS?

Bus Simulator is rated higher. Bus Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while PTS averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Bus Simulator or PTS have ads?

Both Bus Simulator and PTS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bus Simulator or PTS?

Bus Simulator ships an update monthly, and PTS every 8 months. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on September 25, 2026 and PTS on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*